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Andy

Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Shropshire
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Detachable Tow bar won't detach

Now Im a fully paid up member of the caravanning fraternity, I've refitted my towbar. When I bought the car, it was fitted, but I couldn't remove the towbar, so I unbolted it from its square section housing and fitted the square blanking plug. I left the towbar to soak in WD-40 overnight.
I recently refitted the whole thing and used the key to unlock it. The twist-knob turns and the towbar goes loose, but still won't drop out! If I let got of the twist-knob, it tightens up, so somethings releasing inside.

Short of warming it up with oxy-acetylene, I can't think of any way of getting it off. Anyone offer any ideas? 2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded

12th Oct 2011 7:57pm

stan
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have you tried pulling the knob out when you turn it.. ... - .- -.

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12th Oct 2011 8:05pm

nicedayforit

Member Since: 11 Jun 2011
Location: Beside the Solway
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2004 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Giverny Green

The spring loaded ball bearings that lock the tow hook into the receiver aren't releasing fully due to corrosion / non use.
Prise the plastic bung out of the top of the receiver and pour wd 40 in from there and keep working the knob. Hopefully the ball bearings will release eventually.
Not sure heat would actually do anything to be honest.

12th Oct 2011 8:09pm

47p2

Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
Location: Gone Beyond, Subaru
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Turn the key, pull knob out, twist knob.

12th Oct 2011 8:11pm

Andy

Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Shropshire
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Tried that- knob does pull out slightly, but towball still won't come out. 2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded

23rd Oct 2011 5:08pm

T24RES

Member Since: 22 Nov 2010
Location: Henley-on-Thames
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Big ball bearing has probably stuck, lube like what the man said. Fingers crossed.

23rd Oct 2011 5:17pm

stan
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noddy , bang it with a hammer to loosen the 'ball catches' inside and turn and pull the knob while you are doing this.. ... - .- -.

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23rd Oct 2011 5:30pm

KurtVerbose

Member Since: 08 Aug 2010
Location: Les Arses
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2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Re: Detachable Tow bar won't detach

scarey wrote:
have you tried pulling the knob out whaen you turn it..

T24RES wrote:
lube like what the man said. Fingers crossed.

nicedayforit wrote:
pour wd 40 in from there and keep working the knob.

47p2 wrote:
Turn the key, pull knob out, twist knob.

scarey wrote:
bang it with a hammer to loosen the 'ball catches' inside and turn and pull the knob while you are doing this..

I confused the FFRR forum with another I post on and now I've done myself an injury.

23rd Oct 2011 6:48pm

stan
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... - .- -.

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23rd Oct 2011 7:54pm

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